Top 15 in-demand occupations in Canada in 2023

Canada is constantly evolving, and things are constantly changing. The only thing that remains unchanged is the shortage of workers. There are more and more open jobs in the country, and the government is constantly taking different measures to solve this problem, including at the expense of immigrants.

I will name 15 occupations that will be the most in demand this year, according to a report by Randstad. It is a large company with 5,000 branches around the world, employing over 650,000 people. So I personally trust this report. I will also tell you how much such specialists earn.

Top 15

The 15th spot is taken by construction managers. That is not surprising at all. Canada wants to invite a lot of immigrants, and they need to build more houses. Therefore, the country needs specialists who can manage all the construction processes. By the way, representatives of this profession are needed not only in the construction of houses but also in the construction of public institutions and other infrastructures.

According to preliminary projections, the country needs 90,000 construction managers. As for wages, you can expect to be paid between $60,000 and $150,000 CAD, which is certainly impressive. Let me say right off the bat that wages are before taxes.

In 14th place are digital marketing coordinators. They work with the marketing department of the company, make sure that the necessary requirements are met, and attract customers to the business. Of course, you have to keep up with current trends in your field. In general, you will have to do everything related to advertising. Assist managers and the marketing director in creating advertisements, collect various data and keep track of other companies' advertisements to stay ahead of the competition and do better.

If you are a creative person with experience in such an occupation, you stand a good chance of becoming a sought-after professional. On average, marketing coordinators make $40,000 CAD a year, but as your abilities and position grow, the amount increases to $62,000 CAD.

Managers of production occupy the 13th spot. It is simple: Canada is a big country with many different businesses, and they need managers. The demand for services and goods is increasing along with the population, and competition is also growing, so businesses need to organize quality operations.

The number of jobs is growing and is not going to stop, and also, there are prospects in this occupation. Here you can earn from $50,000 to $115,000 CAD. And I will move on to the next profession.

The 12th most in-demand occupation in Canada is a business systems analyst. They have always been in demand in the country, but nowadays, when there is a lot of competition and businesses are developing, they have become even more in demand because they are almost the heart of the business. People in this specialty analyze various company data and help improve products and services, which, of course, affects revenue. In general, analysts need to identify various problems in an organization and make recommendations to solve them and improve operations.

To work in this specialty you need to have a higher education, and you may also need some certificates. As for wages, you can count on amounts ranging from $60,000 to $140,000 CAD. I think analysts make pretty good money.

Administrative assistants are 11th. They do routine work such as scheduling meetings and sending emails, and help with accounting and marketing tasks. Since the pandemic, more and more offices are getting back to business as usual, so assistants are in demand now. I know from experience that a good assistant is very hard to find. You can make anywhere from $37,000 to $100,000 CAD in this specialty.

Top 10

I have already made it to the top 10. To my personal surprise, the next are consultant salespeople. I thought self-service checkouts and online services were replacing people. But no, according to the report, good salespeople are in high demand because a company's revenue depends a lot on them. The high demand for the occupation is also partly due to the pandemic because while many businesses were closed, their employees managed to find new jobs. And another factor is that new companies and stores are opening where workers are needed.

Perhaps a major advantage is the often low requirements for applicants. For example, no higher education is required. As for wages, salespeople make between $45,000 and $85,000 CAD. But their income is usually not particularly limited because it depends directly on their work, so it is possible to get more.

9th place goes to drivers. It is one of the most sought-after professions in Canada. Drivers are needed always and everywhere because they transport goods, food, passengers, and so on. I live in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Despite its status, it is a very quiet city and there are few cars on the street. If someone drives by, it is often a delivery from Amazon or pizza. The requirements for this occupation are not very high: you need a driver's license and preferably experience.

It is a bit more complicated if you want to work as a truck driver or machinery driver. Then you need an additional license for that vehicle, and it may differ from province to province. The average wage for drivers is $41,500 CAD a year, but a lot depends on your experience, the machinery you drive, and the company you work for.

Customer service representatives are in 8th place. It is also a fairly understandable profession. You will need to communicate on the phone, via email, social networks and work with the programs used in the company. On the plus side, some organizations allow applicants to work from home and do not have high requirements, except that you need to know English well. As for wages, the amount will be from $50,000 to $74,000 CAD.

The 7th most in-demand occupation in Canada in 2023 is a warehouse worker. They collect orders, load, and unload goods, pack, monitor the condition of goods, clean the warehouse, and so on. The advantage of this work is that it does not require any special skills. And since the occupation is at the top, it means it is in demand. Many people after immigration start their careers with such positions, it is absolutely normal. You can count on a wage anywhere from $32,600 to $55,700 CAD. It is clear that this is not the best-paying job, but it is still not bad to start with.

Certified nurses are 6th. Medical workers are very much needed in Canada, but there is a difficulty here because you need to have a Canadian license to work as a nurse, so immigrants in this profession will most likely have to retrain. Different provinces are now actively introducing all sorts of simplifications for medical workers so that they can be employed faster, but seems that so far there is not much progress.

Let me tell you about wages. On average, nurses make between $68,000 and $95,000 CAD a year. The wage level, as usual, depends on your knowledge and experience.

Top 5

Accountants open the top 5 occupations in demand. Good accountants are always needed. Again, this is my personal experience, because I am just now preparing an annual declaration for our immigration company and I also have self-employment income. Doing it myself is very difficult, I would love to give this work to a good accountant.

The duties of an accountant include preparing reports, checking various data, calculating wages, working with accounts, and so on. But there is a nuance here too: if you are an accountant in your home country, this is not enough for Canada, because everything is different. As for the wage, you can expect to be paid an average of $40,000 to $75,000 CAD.

In 4th place are welders. Trades occupations are valued in Canada, and if you are a professional, you are sure to succeed. You do not usually need a university degree to become a welder, but a high school or a job training program is enough. The wage of welders is not bad, an average of $40,000 to $74,000 CAD. And there is also potential career growth, for example, you can transfer to a better-paid position at the same production facility where you got the job.

I am getting close to the top 3 occupations in demand in 2023, and the 3rd is mechanical engineer. Engineers are always needed because they are the ones who invent different ways to generate energy, improve manufacturing, create rockets, and all that stuff. In general, this profession is needed in all industries. Here you need to design, develop, analyze, configure, and so on.

Of course, representatives of this profession must have a strong knowledge of physics, mathematics, geometry, electrical engineering, and probably all technical subjects. Therefore, it is impossible to do without higher education. But the wages of engineers are good, $65,000 to $115,000 CAD per year. With increasing seniority, you can expect higher sums.

Human resources managers are 2nd. Basically, these professionals are in charge of recruiting, dealing with various issues with employees, and the like. I have said before that there is a constant labour shortage in Canada, so you need people to do the hiring. HR's wages range on average from $75,000 to $113,000 CAD.

Finally, the 1st spot goes to software developers and programmers on whom almost the whole world now relies. No need to explain why this occupation is in such demand. You can just look at your phone, where all the apps are made by developers, and the operating system is also made by them. It is the same with computers and other gadgets.

In general, the specialty is very necessary, and you can get a job in different companies. Tasks can be very different, depending on where you work. The wage, of course, is very good. On average, programmers and developers get $68,000 to $155,000 CAD a year.

If you want to immigrate to Canada to work in an in-demand job and earn a good wage, book a consultation with our company. We will select the right immigration program for you and help you apply.

Alex Pavlenko, founder of Immigrant.Today